A Shockoe Bottom restaurant/nightclub that's been slinging mojitos, serving up Cuban food, and entertaining crowds under the glow of string lights with Salsa dancing every Thursday evening since 1995 is finally expanding with a new location. Havana '59, located at 16...
RVA #30: Capitol Waffle Pops Up Downtown, Nate’s Bagel’s To Open Fan Spot, & A Chat with Kabana’s Chef Mike Ledesma
Luncheonette Owner Brings Waffle-Themed Joint To Downtown If you work near the Capitol and smell the alluring aroma of batter, sugar, and toasty goodness, you can thank Brad Barzoloski for that. The restaurateur, who owns both Luncheonette spots, opened a new venture...
‘Cary Potter’ Returns to Carytown Cupcakes
A little magic is flying into Carytown Cupcakes, and it’s bursting through fireplaces, running through train platforms, and swooping in on a broomstick. Starting this past Monday and continuing through November 5, Carytown Cupcakes is celebrating October and the...
A Night In Havana: Cuban Pop Up at Belle & James
I first had the chance to try a menu prepared by restaurant veteran Mike Ledesma back in August when he was brought on to serve as Executive Chef at Kabana Rooftop. From Chili-lime mussels in a coconut curry broth to ribs and tandoori lamb and fried oysters, his...
A look at Richmond’s 59th Armenian Food Festival
On the third weekend of every September, the congregation of St. James Armenian Church hosts the Armenian Food Festival. In 1956, the Armenian community of Richmond founded the church, located at 834 Pepper Ave., and two years later the parish began the annual...
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